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	Topics Ruby Dee Topic Home Ruby Dee (born October 27, 1924) is an AmericanUnited States Summary The United States of America, also known as the United States, the U.S., the U.S.A., and America, is... Academy Award-nominated and Screen Actors Guild Award-winning actress, poetPoet A poet is someone who writes poetry.... , playwrightPlaywright A playwright, also known as a dramatist, is someone who writes dramatic literature or drama.... , screenwriterScreenwriter Screenwriters, scenarists or script writers, are authors who write the screenplays from which movies and televis... , journalistJournalist A journalist is a person who practises journalism, the gathering and dissemination of information about current events, tren... , and activistActivism Activism, in a general sense, can be described as intentional action to bring about social or political change.... . Biography Early life Dee was born Ruby Ann Wallace in Cleveland, OhioCleveland, Ohio For the Cleveland area, see Greater Cleveland.... , the daughter of Gladys Hightower and Marshall Edward Nathaniel Wallace, a cook, waiter, and porter. After her mother left the family, Dee's father married Emma Amelia Benson, a schoolteacher. Dee grew up in Harlem, New York. She graduated in 1945 from Hunter CollegeHunter College Hunter College of The City University of New York is a senior college of the City University of New York , located on Manha... with degrees in FrenchFrench language French is the third-largest of the Romance languages in terms of number of native speakers, after Spanish and Portuguese, b... and SpanishSpanish language Spanish or Castilian is an Iberian Romance language.... , and is a member of Delta Sigma ThetaDelta Sigma Theta Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is a non-profit Greek letter organization of college educated women committed to co... sorority, Inc. She made several appearances on BroadwayBroadway theatre Broadway theatre is often considered the highest professional form of theatre in the United States.... before receiving national recognition for her role in the 1950 film The Jackie Robinson StoryThe Jackie Robinson Story *The Jackie Robinson Story* is a 1950 biographical film starring baseball legend Jackie Robinson as himself.... . Career Dee's career in acting has crossed all major forms of media over a span of eight decades, including the films A Raisin in the SunA Raisin in the Sun *A Raisin in the Sun* is a play by Lorraine Hansberry that debuted on Broadway in 1959.... , in which she recreated her stage role as a suffering housewife in the projects, and Edge of the CityEdge of the City *Edge of the City* is a 1957 drama film directed by Martin Ritt, starring John Cassavetes and Sidney Poitier.... . She played both roles opposite Sidney PoitierSidney Poitier Sir Sidney Poitier KBE , is a Bahamian American Academy Award-winning actor , film director, and activist.... . During the 1960s, Dee appeared in such politically charged films as Gone Are the Days and The IncidentThe Incident The Incident may refer to:* The Incident , a 1641 event in British history... , which is recognized as helping pave the way for young African-American actors and filmmakers. She has been nominated for eight Emmy Awards, winning once for her role in the 1990 TV filmTelevision movie A television movie is a film that is produced for and originally distributed by a television network.... Decoration DayDecoration Day (film) Overview *Decoration Day* is a 1990 film based on a novel by John William Corrington of the same name.... . She was also nominated for her television guest appearance in the China BeachChina Beach *China Beach* was the name of an American award-winning and highly acclaimed dramatic television series set at an evacuati... episode, "Skylark." Her late husband Ossie DavisOssie Davis ... (1917-2005) also appeared in that episode. In 2007Grammy Awards of 2007 The 49th Annual Grammy Awards will honor the best in music of the recording year of 2006.... the winner of the Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word AlbumGrammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album The Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album has been awarded since 1959.... was tied between (i) Dee and Ossie Davis for "With Ossie And Ruby: In This Life Together", and (ii) former President Jimmy CarterJimmy Carter James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, Jr. was the 39th President of the United States and the Nobel Peace laureate in 2002.... . She has been nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting ActressAcademy Award for Best Supporting Actress The Academy Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role** is one of the awards given to people working in th... in 2007 for her portrayal of Mama Lucas in American Gangster. She won the SAG award for the same performance. At 83 years old, Dee is currently the second oldest nominee for Best Supporting Actress, behind Gloria StuartGloria Stuart Gloria Stuart is an American stage, television and film actress and artist.... who was 87 for her role in TitanicTitanic (1997 film) *Titanic* is a romantic drama film written, directed and co-produced by James Cameron.... . This was Dee's first nomination. It was also significant in that hers is the second shortest performance (at approximately five minutes) ever to be nominated for an acting Oscar, following that of the cameo appearance of Sylvia MilesSylvia Miles Sylvia Reuben Lee better known as Sylvia Miles, is an American actress. ... in Midnight CowboyMidnight Cowboy *Midnight Cowboy* is a 1969 film written by Waldo Salt based on the 1965 novel of the same name by James Leo Herlihy, and ... . Personal life & activism Ruby Wallace married blues singer Frankie Dee in the mid-40's but later divorced him and married actor Ossie DavisOssie Davis ... . Together, Dee and Davis wrote an autobiography in which they discuss their political activism as well as insights on their open marriageOpen marriage Open marriage typically refers to a marriage in which the partners agree that each is free to engage in extramarital sexual ... . Together they had three children; son, bluesBlues Blues music redirects here. For other uses, see Blues and Blues music ... musician Guy Davis, and two daughters, Nora Day, and Hasna Muhammad. Dee has survived breast cancerBreast cancer Breast cancer is a cancer of breast tissue.... for more than 30 years. Dee and Davis were well-known civil rights activists. Among others, Dee is a member of Congress of Racial EqualityCongress of Racial Equality The Congress of Racial Equality or CORE is a U.S.... (CORE), the NAACP, the Student Nonviolent Coordinating CommitteeStudent Nonviolent Coordinating Committee The Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee was one of the primary institutions of the American Civil Rights Movement in t... and the Southern Christian Leadership ConferenceSouthern Christian Leadership Conference The Southern Christian Leadership Conference, formerly known as the Southern Negro Leaders Conference on Transportation a... . Dee and Davis were personal friends of both Martin Luther King, Jr.Martin Luther King, Jr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was an American political activist, the most famous leader of the American civil rights movement, a... and Malcolm XMalcolm X Summary Malcolm X, born Malcolm Little, also known as Detroit Red and El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz was a black Muslim... , with Davis giving the eulogyEulogy A eulogy is a funeral oration given in tribute to a person or people who have recently died.... at the latter's funeral in 1965. Dee, who is a long time resident of New Rochelle, New YorkNew Rochelle, New York New Rochelle is a city in Westchester County in the U.S.... , was inducted into the Westchester CountyWestchester County, New York Westchester County is a suburban county with about 940,000 residents located in the U.S.... Women’s Hall of Fame on March 30, 2007. Past honorees of the award included Hillary Clinton, Sally Ziegler and Nita LoweyNita Lowey Summary Nita M. Lowey** is a politician from the U.S.... . Filmography All About Us (2007) American Gangster (2007) SteamSteam In physical chemistry, and in engineering, steam refers to vaporized water.... (2007) Flying Over Purgatory (2007) No. 2 (2006) Dream StreetDream Street Overview Dream Street was the name of a teen bubblegum pop group from 2000 - 2002.... (2005) The Way Back Home (2005) Their Eyes Were Watching GodTheir Eyes Were Watching God (2005 television) *Their Eyes Were Watching God* is a 2005 television movie based upon the novel by Zora Neale Hurston's 1937 novel Their ... (2005) (2003) (2003) Baby of the Family (2002) The Unfinished Journey (1999) (1999) Baby GeniusesBaby Geniuses *Baby Geniuses* is a 1999 action/comedy directed by Bob Clark, rated PG for crude humor and mild expletives and violence.... (1999) (1998) A Simple WishA Simple Wish *A Simple Wish* is a 1997 theatrical comedy about a bumbling male fairy godmother named Murray, who tries to help eight-ye... (1997) Just CauseJust Cause (film) *Just Cause* is a 1995 film directed by Arne Glimcher... (1995) Tuesday Morning Ride (1995) The StandThe Stand (TV miniseries) *The Stand* is a 1994 television miniseries based on the novel The Stand by Stephen King.... (1994) Cop & 1/2 (1993) Jazztime Tale (1992) Jungle FeverJungle Fever *Jungle Fever* is a 1991 film directed by Spike Lee, starring Wesley Snipes and Annabella Sciorra.... (1991) (1991) Love at Large (1990) Do the Right ThingDo the Right Thing Summary *Do the Right Thing* is a 1989 motion picture produced, written, and directed by Spike Lee and released by Universal Pictu... (1989) Cat PeopleCat People (1982 film) ----*Cat People* is a 1982 horror film directed by Paul Schrader and starring Nastassja Kinski, Malcolm McDowell, and Jo... (1982) The Torture of Mothers (1980) (1979, TV) Countdown at Kusini (1976) (1975) It's Good to be Alive (1974) WattstaxWattstax Wattstax was a festival at the Los Angeles Coliseum on August 20, 1972 organized by Memphis's Stax Records to commemorate th... (1973) Black GirlBlack Girl Black Girl may refer to:* A female Black person... (1972) Buck and the Preacher (1972) (1970) Up Tight!Up Tight! Overview *Up Tight!* is a 1968 drama film directed by Jules Dassin. ... (1968) (also writer and co-producer) The IncidentThe Incident The Incident may refer to:* The Incident , a 1641 event in British history... (1967) Gone Are the Days! (1963) The BalconyThe Balcony The Balcony Le Balcon is a 1956 play by Jean Genet.... (1963) A Raisin in the SunA Raisin in the Sun (film) *A Raisin in the Sun* is a 1961 feature film starring Sidney Poitier, Ruby Dee, Roy Glenn and Claudia McNeil.... (1961) Take a Giant Step (1959) St. Louis BluesSt. Louis Blues (1958 film) *St. Louis Blues* is a 1958 film broadly based on the life of W.... (1958) Virgin Island (1958) Edge of the CityEdge of the City *Edge of the City* is a 1957 drama film directed by Martin Ritt, starring John Cassavetes and Sidney Poitier.... (1957) The Great American Pastime (1956) Go, Man, Go!Go, Man, Go! Summary *Go, Man, Go!* is a 1954 sports film starring Dane Clark, Sidney Poitier and The Harlem Globetrotters.... (1954) The Tall Target (1951) No Way OutNo Way Out (1950 film) *No Way Out* is a 1950 film directed by Joseph L.... (1950) The Jackie Robinson StoryThe Jackie Robinson Story *The Jackie Robinson Story* is a 1950 biographical film starring baseball legend Jackie Robinson as himself.... (1950) The Fight Never Ends (1949) That Man of Mine (1947) What a Guy (1939) Awards Academy AwardsAcademy Awards The Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars, are the most prominent film awards in the United States and most wa... 2008, Actress in a Supporting Role: American GangsterAmerican Gangster *American Gangster* is a 2007 film directed by Ridley Scott and starring Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe.... (Nominated) African-American Film Critics 2008, Best Supporting Actress: American GangsterAmerican Gangster *American Gangster* is a 2007 film directed by Ridley Scott and starring Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe.... (Winner) Emmy Awards 1993, Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: Evening ShadeEvening Shade Overview *Evening Shade* is an American comedy television series which aired on CBS from 1990 to 1994.... (Nominated) 1991, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Mini-Series/ Television Movie: Decoration DayDecoration Day Overview Decoration Day is the former name of Memorial Day in the United States, and may also refer to:... (Winner) Image Awards 2008, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture: American GangsterAmerican Gangster *American Gangster* is a 2007 film directed by Ridley Scott and starring Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe.... (Nominated) National Board of Review 1961, Best Supporting Actress: A Raisin in the Sun (1961 film) (Winner) Satellite AwardsSatellite Awards The Satellite Awards are an annual award given by the International Press Academy.... 2008, Best Supporting Actress: American GangsterAmerican Gangster *American Gangster* is a 2007 film directed by Ridley Scott and starring Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe.... (Nominated) Screen Actors GuildScreen Actors Guild The Screen Actors Guild is the labor union representing over 120,000 film actors in the United States.... 2008, Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role: American GangsterAmerican Gangster *American Gangster* is a 2007 film directed by Ridley Scott and starring Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe.... (Winner) 2008, Outstanding Cast in a Motion Picture: American GangsterAmerican Gangster *American Gangster* is a 2007 film directed by Ridley Scott and starring Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe.... (Nominated) 2001, Lifetime Achievement w/ Ossie DavisOssie Davis **... (Winner) External links Ruby Dee biography and video at the